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Helena weekly herald., 1887-04-21
Mustered In.

The local cavalry company known as
Capitol Guard, was last night mustered in
to the regular militia service of Montana
as Company A, First Cavalry, Montana
National Guard. The martial ceremony
took place at the armory, located at the
old skating rink on Edwards street, and
was conducted by Col. James Sullivan,
Chief Mastering Officer, of the Governors
staff The company numbers fifty
men and is officered as follows: Captain,
Geo. w. Gibbs; First Lieutenant, A. E.
Veazie; Second Lieutenant, John r.
Miller-with the usual non commissioned
officers. They are fast arriving at great
proficiency in drill and dress parades on
steeds that scent the battle from afar off
will soon be in order.
Helena weekly herald., 1887-04-21
Explosives for the Tunnel.

1t has been an open secret for some time
that Mr. J. f. Heating, the Montana agent
of the California Giant Powder Co., had
secured the contract for furnishing all the
powder to Larson, Keefe & Co. that will be
needed in blasting the tunnel through the
Wickes mountain on the Helena and Butte
line of the Montana Central. A. NJ. Hotter
e. Bro, who are local agents of the same
company, will handle the goods. Mr.
Heating says the contractors will use over
a million pounds of different explosives n
performing the work, and that the powder
alone will cost over 100000.
Helena weekly herald., 1887-04-21
Invitation to Rev. Sam. Jones.

BozEMAN, Mont, April 10, 1887.
To the Editor of the HERALD:
Some of the citizens of Bozeman, being
desirous of inducing Rev. Sam Jones to
come and labor in this Territory, are about
10 send Rev. M. J. Hall to make the per-
sonal request, with the intent of making
this request as emphatic as possible. All
persons in the Territory who would be
glad to unite in extending the invitation
are requested to indicate the same on a
postal card, or otherwise, to Rev. M. ].
Hall, Minneapolis, Minnesota.
(Signed) REV. r. NJ. STEVENSON.
REV. f. M. TOWER.
REV. A. J. HUNTER.
Helena weekly herald., 1887-04-21
NOT MEET REQUIREMENTS
Probable StOppage of Proceedings
in the Butte Election for Rein.
corporation. "A New Hotel.

BUTTE, April 2O.-[Special to the Her
aid. 1t is discovered that the petition,
asking for a special election on the Ieincor-
poration of Butte, was not signed by the
requisite two hundred freeholders. This
might vitiate the election, and it is hardly
probable that the matter will be
proceeded with under the circum-
stances for some time. A great ma
jority of the people are greatly in favor
of reincorporation and will adopt the act
as soon as possible.
w. A. Clark let the contract yesterday
to Mcconnell & McDevitt for the building
of a tifty-two room hotel at Soda Springs,
Idaho.
Helena weekly herald., 1887-04-21
Fort Sherm an.

Fort CGur d'Alene has recently been
Fort Sherman in honor of General William
Tecumseh Sherman, U. S. A, retired, by
whom the site was originally selected and
at whose instance the post was established
1t is situated on the north shore of Ceur
dAlene Lake, in the Panhandle of Idaho
Territory, the location being one of the
most picturesque in the mountain region
of the Northwest. Gen. Sherman is ex-
pected to visit the Fort the present season.
Helena weekly herald., 1887-04-21
A Veteran Married.

Butte Inter Mountain: A large and
brilliant company assembled at the head
quarters of Lincoln Post, G. A. R., Satur-
day evening last to witness the marriage
of Post Commander c. S. Shoemaker to
Miss Minnie f. Watt The high contract
ing parties were attended by Miss Eta
Pinkham and Miss Maggie Watt as brides
maids, who were accompanied by Mr.
Samuel Salvorson and Mr.. M. n. Scott
The ceremony was impressively performed
by the Rev. L. E. Hanna, Grand Army
comrade. A few moments were allowed
for congratulations, after which an elegant
repast was served.
Helena weekly herald., 1887-04-21

The will of Henry Yergy has been filed
for probate. The estate is estimated at
about $4,000. The Main street property
is bequeathed to his son, to come into pos
session when he attains his majority, the
widow to receive the income until that
epoch. The Prickly Pear valley ranch is
Dequeathed to Mrs. Yergy until her death
or marriage, when it will go to her father,
Mr. Rinker In case of the death of the
young heir before he comes of age the
Main street property is to be retained by
Mrs. Yergy and upon her death or mar
riage reverts to the brother of the deceased.
Mrs. Yergy is made the guardian of the
heir, executrix of the estate and residuary
legatee.
Helena weekly herald., 1887-04-21
Building Improvement.

Cans & Klein are making nice improve
ment on their upper Main street property,
nearly opposite the intersection of Wall
street, substituting modernized iron and
plate glass front in place of the old style
brick pillars and narrow openings. Later
in the season, as the brick supply becomes
more plentiful, the firm have in view
further improvement of the premises by
the addition of another floor, making the
building three full stories in height.
Helena weekly herald., 1887-04-21
Lucky ButteiteS.

Lightning from the Louisiana lottery
has struck at least two people in Butte
The Inter Mountain says:
The last drawing of the Louisiana state
lottery benefited one Butte man $500
Geo. F. Marsh, who held tenth of ticket
which drew $5,0OO
Another lucky Butte lottery ticket
holder is Sophia Keller. who holds ticket
No. 13,187 in the last drawing of the
Louisiana state lottery. 1t cost her S11
and drew 81 900.
Helena weekly herald., 1887-04-21
Appointments by the President.

WASHINGTON, April 19.-The President
to-day made the following appointments
General Albert Ordway to be Brigadier
General in command of the District
militia
Sigourney Butler, of Boston, to be
Second Comptroller of the Treasury, il
place of Maynard, promoted to the Assist
ant Secretaryship of the Treasury.
Helena weekly herald., 1887-04-21
The Hardware Trade.

Messrs. Kinna & Son are in nowise af-
fected by the moulders' strikes pervading
the eastern country. They are Just now
receiving very largely in the line of stoves
and ranges, as also in every line of general
hardware, heavy and light. The firms
storerooms are being taxed to their utmost
capacity in finding adequate space for ar
irving shipments
Helena weekly herald., 1887-04-21
Odd Fellows, Take Notice.

All Odd Fellows in good standing will
apply for their tickets for the banquet to
R. Fl. Beckwith, secretary of the execu-
tive committee, on or before Saturday.
April 23d, as no tickets will be issued after
that date. Positively no admission with
out tickets. By order of the executive
committee
Helena weekly herald., 1887-04-21
The Modern Game of Whist.

Notable among recent and interesting
publications is a neat little volume en-
titled "The Fundamental Principles and
Rules of Modern American Whist" the
author and compiler being an accomplished
Milwaukee lady, who issues it under the
auspices of the Passenger Department of
the Chicago, Milwaukee and st. Paul Rail-
way. The HERALD is indebted for a copy
of the book to F. B. Ross, Northwestern
Travelling Agent of the c., NJ & st. P, just
now in our city on one of his Montana
trips. Our thanks to Frank for the
Helena weekly herald., 1887-04-21

Joseph Strang former Aburnian living at
Smith Falls, Ontario, is the lucky man who
drew one-tenth part of the first capital p.ize of
$3.50, 900 in The Louisiana State Lottery at its
last drawing. To a reporter he said that he sent
money by express to NJ. A. Dauphin. at New
Orleans for tickets. For the one-tenth ticket
No. 1887, he paid one dollar. about six days
after the drawing he learned that be had drawn
SIS 600. He came to Auburn and ordered the
money sent to the banking house of William H.
Seward Co. The $4,000 was forwarded in
gold, He and his wife will reside in this city,
Auburn, IN. Y. Y.)Advertiser March IL.
Helena weekly herald., 1887-04-21
800.

Doctor Dykes Beard Pomade, forces nous
tache on smoothest face. Also cures worst cases
of badness in 80 days. Two or three packages
does the work, or L will forfeit slOO Price Der
package, so cents; 8 for 81 Mail orders attended
to promptly. Address
GEO. w. ARNOLDS
w1t.ap1 Helena. Montana.
Helena weekly herald., 1887-04-21

MULLER In st. Louis, April 18th, 1857. Mrs.
Geo. c. Muller.
Deceased was the eldest sister of Mrs. T. FL.
Kleinschmidt of this city,
Helena weekly herald., 1887-04-21

EAST-DYER.-Att the residence of the bride,
on East Fifth Avenue, Apri, I4th 1897 by Rev
r. f Smith, Mr.. Henry J. East and Mrs. Emiley
V. Dyer, both of Helena
Helena weekly herald., 1887-04-21
BORN,


COHEN.-In Helena, April 18th, 1887, to tn
wife of s. Cohen a son.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-05-19
WURGLER'S TRIAL FOR MURDER.
The Examination of Witnesses for the Prose-
cution Begun YesterdaylAfternoon.

Few people were in the Criminal Court yes
terday at 2 o'clock when the trial of Gustavus
wurger for the murder of David Culley. last
August began. Those present were nearly all
young men from eighteen to twenty-five years
OF age who belonged to the military company of
which Wurgler was member when the crime was
committed Youno Wurgler was accompanied
IN court by his fafher. mother, and brother
and sister. The oniyy relative of the murdered
boy present brother, who sat behind
Deputy Prosecutor Hoffman, and occasionally
offered suggestions. The accused ia being de-
Tended by Duncan e. Smith.
Prosecutor Mitchell made a short statement
of the case and what the Sta to expected to
prove. Young Wurgler, he said, belonged to
a company known as the Shepherd Guards,
which met for business at the Adjntant
generals Office on the evening of Aug 25, 1886.
There was some distur bance at the door, and
Wurgler was sent TO close the door. Culley
outside, and some words passed between him
and Wurgler The latter drew his pistol but did
not shoot then. After the business meeting
over the company started to the backgrounds,
and the two boys again met the outside.
Culley said: IN hit him now" When he made
the remark he standing behind Wurgler,
who drew his revolver and shot over his shout
der. the ball taking effect in Culleys neck.
The witnesses examined were the physicians
in the case, Drs. Rhodes and Ferguson. DIR.
Rhodes testified that he saw the wounded boy
hour after the shot was fired, and made
days afterwarG another attempt to reach the ball
was made but II, too, proved unsuccessful.
Death resulted fron blood-posoning. The tes-
timony of DIR. Ferguson was substantially the
same. In all there are forty witnesses in the
case, and it will perhaps consume the remainder
of the week.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-05-19

Mexico Letter in Troy Times.
In Mexican society streetconductors are gen.
tlemen of considerable Importance, with their
silver -garnished sombreros, embroidered linen,
breaches bedecked with silver buttons up the
outside seams, and handsome pistols protruding
from their belts. Why the pistols do not know,
but conductor always wears two OF them con-
spicuously displayed. probably because other
wise he doesn't consider himself in .sfull dress
Indeed, almost any Mexican would as soon go
outdoors without his coat without his pistol
Hewears it to church, to the opera, to see his
best girl; in Short wherever he goes you may
glistening bit of nickel-plated steel sticking
out from under his coat-tail Every day when
my teacher of Spanish la swarthy young man IN
jacket of yellow kid and pointed-toed boots
with enormous high heels) comes to give me the
customary lesson he is obliged to unbuckle his
belt and deposit big revolver upon my table
before he can sit down to business.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-05-19

brighter in color than the metal will be- The
memorial comprises statue of bronze eight
feet high, surmounting granite pedestal twelve
feet high, of shapely proportions and emblem
attic design The base OF the pedestal consists
of three triangular blocks in steps, ore above the
other. the upper block bearing the name Col
fax in raised letters The die on the front IS a
bronze basrelief, representing Rebekah at the
well giving drink to the servant or Isaac. whose
camels are in the back ground On the cornice
a luster of three pillars with rich, polished cap
itals. Surmounting these is the statue in the
attitue of an orator. The figure is represented
IN Prince Albert coat. closely buttoned, with
overcoat thrown back The weight of the
body rests upon the right foot, the left knee be-
ing slightly bent In easy gesture the right
hand is thrown outward. The left hand, hold
ing bunch of papers, is pressed lightly upon
the hip. The face is an excellent likeness. rep
resenting Mr.. Colfax in his most earnest mood.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-05-19
A Tribute 60 Kate Field.


treatment from the men and women of Utah
who believe in American institutions, including
the American home. Doughty blows has she
been striking for the right since she went away
from here three years ago. She has been equal
to half dozen newspapers. half score of at
torneys and panorama. She has done yeoman
work in the lecture field through the press and
in interviews with men and women all over the
country. She performed special work in Wash
ington, and we believe it due more to her
than TO any other one person. that the legsla-
ton. which eliminated in the Edmunds- Tucker
bill put in motion in the House. She de-
serves such formal recognition here as grateful
people bestow for eminent services faithfully
performed.
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Do as intelligent some men, but it appears TO
idioticD
''Mr Chairman" said Mr. Jennings. I rise to
point OF order. He is not talking to the reso-
luton. But the chairman ruled that Mr.. Shells
could continue, and he did so with strong En-
glish, closing with: II move. Mr. Chairman,
that this whole matter be laid on the table. to-
eether with the resolutions and that we adjourn"
The cries of mo" from the workingnien's side
of the house were many and strong Mr. Shells
then withdrew all or the motion except what
referred the resolutions. 1t was not put
&c vote, and II. C. Allen offered q sub
stitute for the resolution to the effect
that il was the sense of this meeting that at this
time the co operative plan was impracticable
He began TO support 1t with a few remarks on
public sentiment being decidedly against such
movement when beardless youth called him to
order, he was not talking on the resolution.
The chairman held that lis remarks pertained
in order. DIR. Allen said nothing but failure
could attend such an enterprise. The time
might come when it could be accomplished, but
not with such weak interest shown in this
meeting. motion to postpone the resolution
indefinitely was defeated by AZ voting for the
motion and 50 against it.
w. Fl. English said he spoke with reluctance,
and told the meeting that il 1t was the desire to
drive away natural-gas companies better
plan could DO devised than by adopting the reso-
luton.
John l.. McMaster also spoke against the reso-
tuition, indirectly, did Irwin Robbins, who
moved that the meeting adopt the resolution
that had been approved by the manufacturers,
that the Council should at once pass an ordl-
nance free to all companies and including all
proper restrictions. The meeting voted this
down, after Mr.. Patterson had assailed
rouncilmen, capitalists and corporations, to
the intense delight OF a portion OF
his audience. The matter was finally compro-
missed by adopting a motion by Mr.. McMaster
providing for the appointment Of committee of
five to act with the manufacturers committee in
gathering statistical information regarding the
price of fuel, upon which maximum charges for
natural gas could be based, and introduced in
the ordinance. The committee consists of VIM.
r. Fishback, B. r. Hetherington, Irwin Robbins,
VIM. b. Smith and Silas Il. Bowen. These gen.
tlemen are TO meet at No. % Vance Block at
$50 o'clock this morning. After pleasing Mr..
Jennings by adopting a motion calling the
Council to appropriate money for boring eight
wells. at different points around the city near
the Belt railway, the meeting adjourned.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-05-19
President Harrison and the Farmer.

Ben: Perley Poore.
General Harrison, during his months sojourn
ut the White House. made himself very popular.
He arose every morning with the SON, took a
long walk. often returning through the market
On one of these occasions he purchased a new
milch cow from neighborng farmer, and re-
uuested him to drive it to the Presidents house.
The General was there to attend to the animal
and invited the farmer to take some refresh
ment procuring bowl of hot coffee, ham and
eggs and continued conversation with him about
farming.
The farmer, having finished his breakfast. re-
marked to the General "You have bought my
COW and given me two dollars more than / asked
and good breakfast besides but if IL wouldn't
be too much trouble would like to have look
at the President before CO." 81 am the Presi-
dent" remarked the General. The farmer at
first looked incredulous, having taken his hos
pitable friend for the steward; but. convinced of
his mistake. with much frankness Observed
''Well, General. voted against you at the cleo
tion but didn't know you then"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-05-19
The Boring at NATION.
speciai to tho Indianapoli.

BpecaT to the Indianapolis Journaa.
NATION. ILL.,. May 18.-The second boring on
the farm of James Cunningham, south of this
city, has resulted in a stronger gas vein
than the first Water, sand and gas blowing
from the pipe. The sand obstructs the flow of
gas occasionally. but it burns in n larger flame
than the first well. The gas company, of this
city will be ready to commence drilling in few
days upon quarter block adjoining the track of
the Indianapolis g. ST. Louis railway. in the east
part OF the city.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-05-19
Too Much Sweetness.

Bonton sunday COURIER.
IL would by be bad idea to start a
society for tie suppression Of perfumery. Every
puoiic place where people are brought together,
and especially where women con gregate, is al
most sure TO be rendered offensive to sensitive
persons by the overwhelming doors which ex-
hailed from the persons and clothing of people
who have supposed they rendering them
selves attractive by the use of these powerful
scents. There are many people to whom these
sdors are always offensive.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-05-19
Outline of MIR. Colfax's Life.

Schuyler Colfax was born in the city of New
York, March %. 1923. His father, also named
Schuyler was teller of the Mechanics Bank,
and his grandfather was Gen. William Schuyler,
of the Revolutionary It was in 184I when
young Colfax, who, at thirteen years of age, had
removed with his mother and stepfather to St
Joseph county, became deputy under his step
father, who had been elected county auditor.
The two following winters were spent by him
reporting the proceedings of the State Senate
for the Journal. In 1S45 he founded the st.
Joseph Valley Register, which he edited for
eighteen years. The first political position
he ever held was a member of the convention
that framed the present Constitution of Indi-
He was afterwards defeated for Congress
Wing by Graham n. Fitch, Democrat, by
about 200 votes. In 1852 he was delegate to
the convention that nominated General Scott
for the presidency. In 1854 he was elected to
Congress from district that at the previous
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-05-19
Ship Building In south Bend.


Col John G. New. editor of the indianapolis
Journal, has invited Queen Kapolani TO be his
guest upon q yachting tour along the Wabash
and her Hawaiian Majesty has graciousy ac-
eepted. About the 1st of June is the time that
the novel cruise will begin. and it is expected
that the voyage will consume fortnight Col
News yacht was built expressly for river navi-
cation by the Stucebaker Brothers, at South
cost was $35, 900, aud it is regally furnished
khronohout
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Catarrhal Dancers.

To be freed from the dangers of suffocation while
lying downs breathe freely, sleep soundly and undis
turbed to refreshed head clear brain active and
free from pain ache to know that poisonous putd
matter defles the breath and rots away the delicate
machinery of SMELL taste and hearing to feel that the
system does not through its veins and arteries suck
up the poison that undermine and destroy.
is indeed blessing beyond all other human enjoy
ments. To purchase immunity from such fate
should be the object OF sill afflicted. But those who
have tried many remedies and physicians despair of
relief cure.
Sanford's Radical Cure meets every phase OF Ca
tarrh from simple head cold to the most loathsome
and destructive stages. 1t is local and constitutional
Instant in relieving permanent in curing safe,
nomical and never failing.
Sanford's Radical Cure consists of one bottle of
the Radical Cure one box of Catarrhal Solvent and
Improved Inhaler, all wrapped in one package,
with treatise and directions and sold by all druggists
for 100
POTTER DRUG & CHEMICAL CO.. Boston.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-05-19
How a Chicagoan Tests a Diamond.

Chicago News.
When he gets his hand on a stone. of unusual
luster, the first thing he does is. to draw his
tongue across it to assure himself that it isn't
alum; then he turns it around to see if there is
any tnfoil back of it. II the stone enduees
these tests the Chicagoan will pay the hand
soonest market price for it, for we have fire.
quently remarked with price. the truly cultured
Chicagoan is man of enterprise and sand.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-05-19

In late number of the Illustrated Christian
Weekly just received is a beautifully illustrated
article on Williston Seminary, Easthampton
Mass. Wiiliston Seminary ranks among the
best fitting schools in the country. It has been
richly endowed by its founder and is finely
equipped for the study of the classics and of all
the sciences Its principal, Rev VIM.
GALLAGHER late master Boston Latin School, is
already making his influence felt.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-05-19

The Council committee on natural gas will
meet at the Mayors Office, this evening, to con-
slider the ordinance that is being prepared. In
this work the difficulty has been to fix the linn
itation OF charges but it is thought decision
will be reached in time to have the ordinance in
troduced at called meeting any evening this
week
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-05-19
Cleopatra Drank Pearls

In her wine. and captivated Caesar with her
beauty and magnifcAnce Rut pearls in the
mouth are better and our modern beauties may
have these if they faithfully use Sozodont every
day. and captivate all by simply smiling to show
their pretty white teeth.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-05-19
Gas at Goshen.

Special to the indianapolis Journal
GOSHEN. Ind, May l8-Well No 1. located in
the southern part of this city struck natural gas
about o'clock this afternoon at a depth of
nearly six hundred feet.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-05-19
DIED.

SCHOPP-At family residence May Is. at IL
o'clock a. M Mrs Minnie Schopp. Funeral on Fri
day at p. from family residence, los West Ray
street. Friends invited.
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